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Sha’Carri Richardson Facing Backlash For Choosing ‘Violence’

United States sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson had a powerful interview regarding the controversial decision that she couldn't run at Tokyo Olympics

In this June 19, 2021 photo, Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semis finals in women's 100-meter runat the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. Richardson, who won the 100 at Olympic trials in 10.86 seconds on June 19, told of her ban Friday, July 2 on the “Today Show.”(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Sha’Carri Richardson is fighting back. Updating her Instagram Stories this week, Sha’Carri posted a simple message, writing “Violence” with the toggle on. That can only mean one thing, she’s apparently choosing violence of some kind. You can see her screenshot of her IG story below:

The comments were not too kind for Sha’Carri.

With people cooling off of Sha’Carri, or perhaps being less interested in her, the track & field star made sure to grab some attention with her latest post.

Choosing violence is never the answer Sha’Carri.


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